Alvin Holsey
Alvin Holsey is an admiral in the United States Navy, currently serving as the commander of the United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM). He has been vocal about security issues in Latin America and the Caribbean, particularly regarding narcotrafficking and authoritarian regimes. Recently, he garnered media attention for his allegations against the Venezuelan government, led by Nicolás Maduro, accusing it of being involved in narcotrafficking and corruption. His statements have sparked significant political debate and rebuttals from the Venezuelan administration, which has dismissed his claims as unfounded.
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Hegseth summoned then-US Southern Command Commander Adm. Alvin Holsey to a meeting with him and Caine.
Top General Dan Caine tries to avoid conflict with Trump while preparing for possible war with Iran
United States· 2026-02-26
Adm Alvin Holsey abruptly retired from the US Southern Command reportedly over disagreements about the strike policy.
US military strike kills three in second alleged drug boat attack this week | US military
United Kingdom· 2026-02-21
Alvin Holsey, a US navy admiral, chose to retire over reported disagreements over the boat-strike policy.
US strikes second alleged drug boat in a week, bringing death toll to 133 | US militaryUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-14
Admiral Alvin Holsey unexpectedly retired, reportedly due to doubts about the legality of U.S. operations in the Caribbean.
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Vietnam· 2026-01-22
Alvin Holsey expressed reservations about the naval attacks conducted by the United States.
últimas noticias del conflicto entre Maduro y Trump, este sábado 20 de diciembre
Argentina· 2025-12-20Admiral Alvin Holsey announced he would leave his position to retire.
Trump escolhe novo chefe do Comando Sul em meio a tensões com a Venezuela
Liechtenstein· 2025-12-20Alvin Holsey is a former US Southern Command commander who expressed concerns about military operations.
Exclusive: Top lawyer for military joint chiefs told chairman that officers should retire if faced with an unlawful orderUnited States· 2025-12-19
Adm. Alvin Holsey, who oversees US Southern Command, announced an early retirement the following week.
Analysis: Trump administration’s boat strikes controversyUnited States· 2025-12-02
Alvin Holsey is the chief of Southern Command responsible for coordinating naval forces near Venezuela.
Venezuela | ¿Quiénes dirigen la ofensiva naval y diplomática de Estados Unidos en el Caribe contra Nicolás Maduro? | Donald Trump | Cártel de los Soles | Tlcnota | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-11-30
Adm Alvin Holsey, the commander overseeing the attacks against boat strikes, stepped down in October.
Pete Hegseth denies that he gave orders to ‘kill everybody’ on alleged ‘narco-boat’ | Pete HegsethUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-29
Adm. Alvin Holsey offered to leave his post during a tense meeting last month with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth after he raised questions about the legality of the strikes.
US military carried out second strike killing survivors on a suspected drug boat that had already been attacked, sources sayUnited States· 2025-11-28
Alvin Holsey stated that U.S. military forces are ready to combat transnational crime threatening regional stability.
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Indonesia· 2025-11-18
Alvin Holsey reported that the USS Gerald R. Ford entered Caribbean waters to combat transnational threats.
Venezuela | ¿Por qué Donald Trump abre la puerta a negociar con Nicolás Maduro en pleno despliegue militar en el Caribe? | USS Gerald R. Ford | Estados Unidos | Tlcnota | MUNDOPeru· 2025-11-18
Adm Alvin Holsey, the commander who oversees the Caribbean and Latin America, said in a statement that the American forces stand ready to combat the transnational threats.
US military attacks another alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, killing three | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-17Admiral Alvin Holsey oversees the Caribbean and Latin America and stated that American forces are ready to combat transnational threats.
US sends warships to Caribbean for Operation Southern Spear as Trump weighs options
Australia· 2025-11-16
Alvin Holsey oversees the Caribbean and Latin America and stated that American forces stand ready to combat transnational threats.
U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in the Caribbean, raising tensions in Venezuela
Canada· 2025-11-16Alvin Holsey is the commander of the Southern Command of the United States and reported on the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford.
Portaaviones más grande de Estados Unidos entra al Caribe en medio de disputa del país con Venezuela
Panama· 2025-11-16Alvin Holsey reported on the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford to combat transnational threats.
Venezuela | El USS Gerald R. Ford, el portaaviones más grande de Estados Unidos entra al mar Caribe en medio de la disputa con Nicolás Maduro | Donald Trump | MUNDOPeru· 2025-11-16Admiral Alvin Holsey recently stepped down from his position as commander of the Southern Command.
Trump prüft militärische Optionen gegen Venezuela
Switzerland· 2025-11-15
Alvin Holsey is the commander of the Southern Command of the United States Navy who observed training exercises in Panama.
Agentes panameños participan en entrenamientos con tropas estadounidensesPanama· 2025-11-13
Admiral Alvin Holsey resigned from his position due to disagreements over the legality of military strikes.
London verweigert Hilfe für US-MilitärschlägeSwitzerland· 2025-11-12
Alvin Holsey is the commander of the Southern Command who emphasized readiness to combat transnational threats.
El portaaviones ‘Gerald Ford’, el mayor y más moderno de Estados Unidos, se incorpora al despliegue en el Caribe | Internacional
Spain· 2025-11-11
The commander of US Southern Command, Adm. Alvin Holsey, offered to resign during a tense meeting last month with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major breakUnited States· 2025-11-11
Adm. Alvin Holsey is the Commander of U.S. Southern Command visiting Guyana to strengthen bilateral security ties.
U.S. Southern Command head on visit
Guyana· 2025-11-06
Alvin Holsey is the commander of the United States Southern Command who visited Ecuador to donate a radar system.
Kristi Noem, titular del Departamento de Seguridad de los EE.UU., vuelve a Ecuador, en medio de la discusión de permitir bases militares internacionales | Política | Noticias
Ecuador· 2025-11-05
Alvin Holsey is the head of Southern Command who announced an early retirement amid tensions over military operations.
este lunes expira el plazo legal del operativo, pero todo indica que los bombardeos seguirán
Colombia· 2025-11-03
Adm. Alvin Holsey offered to resign amid disagreements with Hegseth and Caine.
Lt. Gen. Joe McGee: Three-star general pushed out amid tensions with HegsethUnited States· 2025-10-30
Alvin Holsey is the commander of Southern Command overseeing military units near Venezuela.
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Venezuela· 2025-10-24
Alvin Holsey resigned as head of U.S. Southern Command amid discomfort with operations in the Caribbean.
EUA vão derrubar Maduro? Ordens de Trump para a CIA incluem ‘ações agressivas’ na VenezuelaLiechtenstein· 2025-10-23
Holsey expressed reservations about the bombings and was reported to have been removed from his position.
Bombardeos de Estados Unidos en el Caribe generan alertaVenezuela· 2025-10-22
